Glossy-leaved eastern-Australian rainforest tree or shrub with powdery blue-purple edible berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Powdery blue-purple berries are edible, mildly sweet-spicy, and good for jams
- Aromatic, oil-dotted leaves; a popular hedging and screening plant
- Tolerates light frost once established
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